Internship opportunities at Great River Energy
Great River Energy offers an internship program that provides a well-rounded experience for student interns by providing exposure to the business world, the utilities industry and our organization. This program is a part of our recruitment strategy to attract and retain a skilled, diverse and an engaged workforce.
“The entire culture that surrounds Great River Energy is what initially attracted me to pursue a position here. Everything from employees of all departments, to the ‘three R’ business model and the cooperative structure makes Great River Energy a welcoming and rewarding place to work.”
Peter, former Great River Energy intern
Types of internship positions
We offer a variety of internship positions throughout our organization. These positions may be a full-time summer or a part-time position during the school year. We provide a flexible schedule that allows student to put education first. In the past ten years, Great River Energy has employed 155 students throughout our Minnesota and North Dakota locations.
- Engineering (mechanical, electrical)
- Design technician/drafter
- Forecasting & resource planning
- Marketing
- Energy efficiency
- Business development
- Safety
- Environmental
- Maintenance technician
- Transmission line design
- Information technology
- Communications
“I think the most rewarding aspect of my internship was meeting all the great people at Great River Energy. The knowledge and experience I gained while working one-on-one with industry professionals was invaluable—not to mention how helpful and friendly everyone is! Over the course of 2 years I was able to lay a foundation for my future career, and build lasting relationships with some pretty great coworkers!”
-Jessica, former Great River Energy intern
Interested in an internship at Great River Energy?
If you have further questions, please call 763-445-5000 and ask to speak with our internship coordinator, or email careers@grenergy.com.